| necessity |
a person or thing that is needed. [2 definitions] |
| neck |
the part of the body of both human beings and animals that connects the head with the body. [3 definitions] |
| neck and neck |
in almost the same position; nearly even. |
| neckerchief |
a square of cloth folded and tied about the neck. |
| necklace |
jewelry worn around the neck. A necklace can be made of beads, precious stones, metals, or other materials. |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| nectarine |
a type of peach with a smooth skin. |
| need |
something that one wants or must have. [6 definitions] |
| needle |
a thin instrument made of steel with a hole at one end for thread and a sharp point at the other. A needle is used for sewing cloth or closing wounds. [6 definitions] |
| needless |
of no use; not wanted. |
| needlework |
work done with a needle and thread as decoration; embroidery. |
| needn't |
shortened form of "need not." |
| needy |
needing things such as food, money, family, or love. |
| negative |
saying or meaning "no." [7 definitions] |
| neglect |
to pay too little or no attention to. [5 definitions] |
| negligent |
not showing proper concern; careless. |
| negotiate |
to bargain or come to an agreement with another person. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| Negro |
(old-fashioned) relating to a Black person or Black people. [2 definitions] |
| Negro leagues |
former U.S. baseball leagues in which all players were Black. The Negro leagues were at their peak from the 1920s to the early 1950s. In the late 1940s, Black players began to be asked to join the U.S. major leagues and eventually the Negro leagues disappeared. |